Zelinka, Lillian

August 30, 1999

ZELINKA, Lillian

Lillian Zelinka, 87, of Skungamaug Rd., Tolland, formerly of Stafford Springs, died Saturday (August 28,1999) at Hartford Hospital. She was born in Winfield, Long Island, N.Y., daughter of the late William and Rose (Nemec) Phillips. She worked at the former B. Schwanda and Son's Button Factory where she was a machine operator and also worked at Dry Core Felt Co. as a supervisor. She was a member of the United Congregational Church of Tolland, Strazza, Tonoli-Emhoff Post No. 26 American Legion Ladies Auxiliary and The American Legion International Ladies Auxiliary. Lillian is survived by her loving husband of 44 years of marriage, Nicholas Zelinka of Tolland; a son and daughter-in-law Robert F. and Wendy Klecak of Staffordville; three grandchildren, Robert M. Klecak, Heidi Klecak-Levy, and Nicholas I. KIecak; two great-grandchildren, Carli and Fallon Klecak; and several nieces and nephews. Lillian was predeceased by her first husband, Frank Klecak in August of 1944 during World War II; a brother, William Phillips; and a Sister, Henrietta Davis. Funeral service will be held Wednesday, Sept. 1, 10 a.m., at the Introvigne Funeral Home, Inc., 51 East Main St., Stafford Springs. Burial will follow in Willington Hill Cemetery, Willington. Calling hours will be Tuesday, 6-8 p.m., at the Funeral Home. Memorial donations may be made to donors choice.